Dr. Mark Stephen Wolken M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1655 E Greenville St Anderson SC, 29621About
Dr. Mark Wolken is an ophthalmologist practicing in Anderson, SC. Dr. Wolken specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wolken can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Wolken can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1997
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
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